Perfect Murder, Perfect Town (2000) Review

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(More customer reviews)This made-for-TV film was a strong presentation of the book, adhering closely to details presented therein. Its only let-down is driven by the real-life fact that the case was not solved, and such indefinite endings always leave the viewer feeling somewhat flat.
The undisputed stars of the show were Marg Helgenberger and Ronny Cox as Patsy and John Ramsey. Marg enjoyed what appeared to be a fabulous time chewing the scenery, dancing and playing with her daughter, and exhibiting a full range of theatrical emotion -- while simultaneously, Ronny did an absolutely stupendous job of being dazed and confused, an indecisive executive and wounded father. They were perfect, and I hope they had a great deal of fun making that film. The movie is worth watching just to watch them.
I first saw this film before reading the book, then again after doing so. The film is a very capable adaptation, much more than many others you'll see. Read the book, then watch it again.
And yes, I have an opinion as to who killed JonBenet. If the character's portral in the film was consonant with that person's actual behavior during these events, then I am pretty darned certain who it was.

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Boulder, Colorado has long been known as a peaceful community. Yet, since the day six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was discovered brutally murdered in her prominent family's home, this once idyllic community has become a city at war with itself. Struggles rage between John and Patsy Ramsey, local law enforcement, the District Attorney as well as the national tabloid media fixated on issuing blame. Respected author, director and Emmy Award winning producer Lawrence Schiller (The Executioner's Song) spent over a year in Boulder meticulously researching and writing the best-selling book upon which this compelling miniseries is entirely based. This video edition features the longer director's cut not shown on television and features an all-star cast including Kris Kristofferson, Marg Helenberger, Ronny Cox, Ken Howard and Ann-Margret. Special Director's Cut - Over 18 Minutes of Additional Footage.

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This Is Coronation Street (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)I think I once caught about 10 seconds of a "Coronation Street" episode on BBC America, and had I known it was the longest running TV serial in history, I would have paid closer attention. Look at the statistics. It was scheduled to run for 13 episodes in 1960 and is still going strong! In all, there have been (according to a bonus feature on my DVD copy) over 4,000 episodes, 35,000 characters, 55 marriages, 25 births, 82 deaths, 51 weddings, and 32 barmaids, all of which have been watched by 17,000,000 UK viewers. And one of the actors, William Roache, has been with the series since it began.
So what is the incredible draw this show seems to exert? As one viewer said during an interview, we love to watch people who are doing the same thing we are doing in homes just like ours. (Remember how popular "The Honeymooners" was?) Now that Acorn Media (bless 'em) has released a two-DVD set called "This Is Coronation Street" (AMP-6196), I had the chance to watch the first 5 black and white episodes and a 75 minute documentary about the history of this remarkable show.
When the fifth episode ended with the police at the door and looking for one of the younger characters, I have to admit I was angry that I could not see the sixth one and after that the seventh, right up to wherever they are now. The only actress I recognized was a daughter who just left her Polish husband and announces she is pregnant, which reunites them. (Her name is Anne Cunningham and I remembered her from an old "Avengers" episode and one from "Are You Being Served?"). The rest were unknown to me, and I found this a great advantage since I was able to see them as real people and not as actors whom I recognized from other roles.
First of all, I would recommend this as a Must to all sociology and British history majors since it accurately portrays life in northern England as it was in 1960 and as it changed down through the years. Obviously film and drama majors must watch to see how a writer can "get them where they live." Psychology majors will love to see the public's reaction to the jailing of one of the main characters. (If any of you has seen the bonus material on the 1967 "Forsyte Saga" tapes I so highly recommended a while ago, you will recall how the Brits reacted to the Rape Scene. Funny what people consider to be worth arguing about.)
As for the rest of us, lovers of good soap operas will adore not only the first five episodes but also the history of this show. In short, there are very few who will not love this Acorn Media set. Perhaps they will now issue a companion set about "East Enders."

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First five episodes of the long running British drama series.Genre: TelevisionRating: NRRelease Date: 10-JUN-2003Media Type: DVD

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Ed Sullivan - Tribute to the Red White & Blue (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ed Sullivan fans and American patriots will love this DVD/VHS compilation of Joel Grey singing Yankee Doodle Dandy and You're A Grand Old Flag from 1968 appearance. YOu can't forget Kate Smith singing God Bless America. For those Lincoln fans, historians, and school teachers, you will be pleased to hear Henry Fonda recite the Lincoln Address for Lincoln's birthday as well as Carl Sandburg, Lincoln Historian, and Charlton Heston who gives the second Lincoln Speech. Sandburg recites about Lincoln's humble beginnings in Illinois. The West Point Glee Club also sings America the Beautiful. Young Loretta Lynn sings God Bless America Again. The U.S. Army Fife and Drump sings "Off We Go" (Air Force), "Shores of TRipoli" (Marines), "Anchors Aweigh (Navy), and "The Army Goes ROlling Along" with Hee Haw's Roy Clark and others in the celebration. RObert Merrill sings America, The Beautiful; a patriotic medley by DAle Evans and Roy Rogers; The Gettysburg Address recited by Dame Judith Anderson, the U.S. Army Drill Team, The Star Spangled Banner by the Oberkerchin Choir, and God Bless America by Irving Berlin. I bought all of them at a local drug store for history teachers at my school and for my language arts class to study Lincoln.

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In his own inimitable style, Ed Sullivan managed to amass a group of American icons to honor our country, people such as Carl Sandburg, appointed poet laureate of the United States by President John F. Kennedy. Ed also paid tribute to our military by presenting drill teams and glee clubs representing our military academies. During the Vietnam War Ed introduced Sgt. Barry Sadler singing his smash hit The Ballad of the Green Berets. Featured performances: -'Yankee Doodle Dandy'/'You're A Grand Old Flag' - Joel Grey 5/19/68 -'America The Beautiful' - West Point Glee Club 6/9/68 - A Lincoln Address read by Henry Fonda 2/12/61 -'God Bless America Again' - Loretta Lynn 5/30/71 -'This Is The Army' - West Point Glee Club 5/16/65 -'The Ballad Of The Green Berets' -Sgt. Barry Sadler 1/30/66 -Lincoln Birthday by Carl Sandburg 2/12/56 -'Off We Go', 'Shores Of Tripoli', 'Anchors Aweigh', 'The Army Goes Rolling Along' - The US Army Fife and Drum Corps 3/7/71 -'America The Beautiful' - Roeber Merrill 9/23/51 - Patriotic Medley - Roy Rogers and Dale Evans 4/5/70 -'The Gettysburg Address' - Dame Judith Anderson 2/11/51 - US Army Drill Team 3/7/71 - 'The Star Spangled Banner' - Oberkerchin Choir 9/26/54 - Lincoln Address - Charlton Heston 6/9/68 - 'God Bless America' - Irving Berlin 3/7/71

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